Prepare against Maksym Pankiv
FM · Ukraine · World #2,722 classical · FIDE ID 34135588
When preparing against Maksym Pankiv, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 632 games by Maksym Pankiv, covering Mar 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maksym Pankiv's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksym Pankiv before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,351 | 2,351 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,431 | 2,431 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,335 | 2,384 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 632 | 325 | 63 | 244 | 51.4% |
| As White | 316 | 175 | 25 | 116 | 55.4% |
| As Black | 316 | 150 | 38 | 128 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksym Pankiv's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksym Pankiv's side.
First moves as White (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 239 | 75.9% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 55 | 17.5% | 67.3% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 4.4% | 71.4% |
| g4 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Pankiv usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pankiv usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Pankiv usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Pankiv usually continues c4 (88.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pankiv usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pankiv usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 39.9% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 50 | 33.8% | 57.0% |
| c6 | 35 | 23.6% | 51.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 92 | 88.5% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.7% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Maksym Pankiv's chess games
All 632 games by Maksym Pankiv in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 325 wins, 63 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 46 | 26/3/17 | 56.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| D02 | Catalan | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 49 | 18/9/22 | 36.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 15/3/4 | 68.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,692 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Pranesh M | 2,673 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | C24 |
| Feb 2026 | Volodar Murzin | 2,652 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| May 2026 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,650 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A15 |
| Mar 2026 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,639 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 227 | 130.5 | 2,395 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 99 | 55 | 2,393 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,330 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,488 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,453 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,420 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,369 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksym Pankiv's chess games?
632 games by Maksym Pankiv, from Mar 2019 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Maksym Pankiv has played.
What does Maksym Pankiv play on the first move as White?
Across 315 games with White in our database, Maksym Pankiv opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksym Pankiv answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Maksym Pankiv play as White?
As White, Maksym Pankiv's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (46 games, 56.5% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 316 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksym Pankiv play as Black?
As Black, Maksym Pankiv most often plays: Indian Defense (49 games, 36.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (22 games, 68.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 316 games.
What is Maksym Pankiv's FIDE rating?
Maksym Pankiv is currently rated 2,351 in classical chess, 2,431 in rapid and 2,335 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Maksym Pankiv played?
Our database contains 632 games by Maksym Pankiv, covering Mar 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 325 wins, 63 draws, 244 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksym Pankiv?
632 games by Maksym Pankiv reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.